2020 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Toledo | 2 | 13 | 19 | 4 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 2 | 16 | 22 | 3 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 20 | 34 | 5 | 59 | 29.5 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 2 | 22 | 28 | 3 | 53 | 26.5 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 3 | 23 | 22 | 3 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 2 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 8 | Akron | 2 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 9 | Ball State | 4 | 34 | 50 | 9 | 93 | 23.3 |